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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 366.23 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 366.23 and 216.24 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 366.23 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/366.23 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 366.23 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 79,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,194.12/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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