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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 365.16 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 365.16 and 251.56 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 365.16 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/365.16 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 365.16 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 91,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,859.65/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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