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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 396.90 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 396.90 and 235.31 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 396.90 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/396.90 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 396.90 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 93,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,392.55/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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