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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 365.28 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 365.28 and 225.88 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 365.28 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/365.28 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 365.28 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 82,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,509.45/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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