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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 366.08 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 366.08 and 228.60 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 366.08 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/366.08 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 366.08 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 83,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,685.89/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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