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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.75, 396.76 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.75, 396.76 and 227.25 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 396.76 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/396.76 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 396.76 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 90,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,163.71/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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