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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.21 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.21 and 155.97 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.21 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.21 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.21 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 62,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108.81/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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