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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 365.31 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 365.31 and 223.47 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 365.31 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/365.31 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 365.31 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 81,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,635.83/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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