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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 430.41 and 265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 430.41 and 265.61 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 430.41 = 265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/430.41 = 265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 430.41 × 265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 114,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,321.20/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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