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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 397.68 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 397.68 and 235.03 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 397.68 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/397.68 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 397.68 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 93,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,466.73/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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