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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 397.98 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 397.98 and 231 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 397.98 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/397.98 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 397.98 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 91,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,933.38/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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