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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.20, 470.22 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.20, 470.22 and 265.24 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.20 : 470.22 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.20/470.22 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.20x = 470.22 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.20x = 124,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,721.15/314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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