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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 397.94 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 397.94 and 155.58 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 397.94 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/397.94 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 397.94 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 61,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,911.51/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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