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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.27, 366.23 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.27, 366.23 and 237.59 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.27 : 366.23 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.27/366.23 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.27x = 366.23 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.27x = 87,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,010.75/265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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