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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 431.70 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 431.70 and 265.24 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 431.70 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/431.70 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 431.70 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 114,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,503.65/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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