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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 398.04 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 398.04 and 156.96 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 398.04 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/398.04 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 398.04 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 62,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,476.36/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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