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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 365.22 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 365.22 and 259.02 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 365.22 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/365.22 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 365.22 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 94,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,599.28/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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