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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.54, 398.77 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.54, 398.77 and 239.12 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.54 : 398.77 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.54/398.77 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.54x = 398.77 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.54x = 95,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,350.69/265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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