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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 365.66 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 365.66 and 241.28 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 365.66 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/365.66 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 365.66 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 88,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,223.41/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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