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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 365.65 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 365.65 and 219.60 is: 302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 365.65 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/365.65 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 365.65 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 80,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,296.19/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.74

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