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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 397.88 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 397.88 and 230.86 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 397.88 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/397.88 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 397.88 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 91,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,854.58/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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