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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 365.56 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 365.56 and 219 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 365.56 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/365.56 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 365.56 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 80,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,057.64/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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