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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 366.64 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 366.64 and 230.69 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 366.64 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/366.64 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 366.64 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 84,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,580.18/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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