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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.06 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.06 and 234.78 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.06 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.06 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.06 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 85,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943.57/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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