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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 397.31 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 397.31 and 234.78 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 397.31 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/397.31 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 397.31 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 93,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,279.27/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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