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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 396.36 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 396.36 and 238.38 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 396.36 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/396.36 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 396.36 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 94,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,484.30/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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