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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 397.92 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 397.92 and 239.52 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 397.92 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/397.92 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 397.92 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 95,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,309.80/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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