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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 396.94 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 396.94 and 229.64 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 396.94 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/396.94 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 396.94 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 91,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,153.30/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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