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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 430.56 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 430.56 and 267.26 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 430.56 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/430.56 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 430.56 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 115,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,071.47/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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