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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 399.36 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 399.36 and 230.08 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 399.36 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/399.36 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 399.36 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 91,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,884.75/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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