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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 397.83 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 397.83 and 231.08 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 397.83 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/397.83 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 397.83 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 91,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,930.56/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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