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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 398.59 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 398.59 and 238.60 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 398.59 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/398.59 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 398.59 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 95,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,103.57/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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