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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.56 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.56 and 234.56 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.56 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.56 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.56 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 93,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251.67/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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