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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 400.54 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 400.54 and 243.32 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 400.54 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/400.54 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 400.54 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 97,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,459.39/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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