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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 396.44 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 396.44 and 234.87 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 396.44 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/396.44 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 396.44 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 93,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,110.69/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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