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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 398.55 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 398.55 and 224.91 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 398.55 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/398.55 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 398.55 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 89,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,637.88/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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