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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 366.14 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 366.14 and 228.64 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 366.14 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/366.14 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 366.14 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 83,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,714.25/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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