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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 396.91 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 396.91 and 234.98 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 396.91 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/396.91 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 396.91 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 93,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,265.91/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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