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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 365.82 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 365.82 and 236.07 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 365.82 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/365.82 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 365.82 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 86,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,359.13/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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