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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 398.52 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 398.52 and 150.36 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 398.52 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/398.52 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 398.52 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 59,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,921.47/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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