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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 397.98 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 397.98 and 231.48 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 397.98 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/397.98 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 397.98 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 92,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,124.41/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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