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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 365.94 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 365.94 and 232.41 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 365.94 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/365.94 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 365.94 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 85,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,048.12/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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