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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 397.60 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 397.60 and 229.12 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 397.60 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/397.60 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 397.60 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 91,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,098.11/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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