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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 398.18 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 398.18 and 245.89 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 398.18 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/398.18 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 398.18 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 97,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,908.21/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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