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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 431.26 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 431.26 and 266.01 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 431.26 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/431.26 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 431.26 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 114,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,719.47/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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