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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 366.40 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 366.40 and 235.68 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 366.40 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/366.40 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 366.40 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 86,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,353.15/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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