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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 396.98 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 396.98 and 223.95 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 396.98 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/396.98 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 396.98 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 88,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,903.67/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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