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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 398.22 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 398.22 and 204.45 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 398.22 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/398.22 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 398.22 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 81,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,416.08/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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