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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.98 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.98 and 229.13 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.98 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.98 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.98 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 91,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,417.14/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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