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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 397.77 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 397.77 and 230.58 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 397.77 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/397.77 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 397.77 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 91,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,717.81/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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