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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 397.20 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 397.20 and 225.96 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 397.20 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/397.20 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 397.20 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 89,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,751.31/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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