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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 398.04 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 398.04 and 204.64 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 398.04 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/398.04 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 398.04 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 81,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,454.91/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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