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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.51 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.51 and 238.55 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.51 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.51 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.51 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 94,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,823.43/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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