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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 397.90 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 397.90 and 233.80 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 397.90 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/397.90 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 397.90 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 93,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,029.02/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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