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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 365.34 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 365.34 and 225.93 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 365.34 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/365.34 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 365.34 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 82,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,541.27/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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