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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 365.58 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 365.58 and 226.08 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 365.58 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/365.58 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 365.58 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 82,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,650.33/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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