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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 366.03 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 366.03 and 223.74 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 366.03 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/366.03 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 366.03 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 81,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,895.55/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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