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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 397.32 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 397.32 and 162.28 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 397.32 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/397.32 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 397.32 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 64,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,477.09/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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