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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 396.42 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 396.42 and 224.60 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 396.42 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/396.42 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 396.42 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 89,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,035.93/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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