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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 398.20 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 398.20 and 233.68 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 398.20 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/398.20 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 398.20 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 93,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,051.38/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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