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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 396.11 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 396.11 and 239.68 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 396.11 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/396.11 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 396.11 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 94,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,939.64/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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