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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 397.48 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 397.48 and 155.23 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 397.48 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/397.48 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 397.48 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 61,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699.44/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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