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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 397.14 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 397.14 and 225.42 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 397.14 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/397.14 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 397.14 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 89,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,523.30/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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