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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 397.28 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 397.28 and 239.74 is: 358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 397.28 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/397.28 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 397.28 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 95,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,243.51/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.92

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