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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 398.36 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 398.36 and 234.66 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 398.36 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/398.36 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 398.36 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 93,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,477.98/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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