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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 366.48 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 366.48 and 231.12 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 366.48 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/366.48 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 366.48 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 84,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,700.86/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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