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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.09 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.09 and 224.28 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.09 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.09 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.09 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 82,106.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,106.67/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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