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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 367.04 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 367.04 and 233.08 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 367.04 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/367.04 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 367.04 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 85,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,549.68/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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