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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 366.09 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 366.09 and 238.13 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 366.09 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/366.09 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 366.09 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 87,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,175.18/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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