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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 365.37 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 365.37 and 230.32 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 365.37 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/365.37 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 365.37 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 84,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,152.02/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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