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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 366.19 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 366.19 and 230.54 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 366.19 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/366.19 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 366.19 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 84,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,419.04/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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