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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.53 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.53 and 228.02 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.53 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.53 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.53 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 83,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,573.20/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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