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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 398.39 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 398.39 and 234.50 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 398.39 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/398.39 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 398.39 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 93,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,419.29/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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