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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 366.21 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 366.21 and 228.63 is: 315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 366.21 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/366.21 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 366.21 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 83,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,726.59/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.53

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