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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 431.09 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 431.09 and 265.92 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 431.09 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/431.09 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 431.09 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 114,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,634.12/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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