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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.57, 397.72 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.57, 397.72 and 226.83 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.57 : 397.72 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.57/397.72 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.57x = 397.72 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.57x = 90,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,214.83/265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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