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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.60 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.60 and 230.44 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.60 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.60 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.60 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 91,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,853.38/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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