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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 431.08 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 431.08 and 266.25 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 431.08 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/431.08 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 431.08 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 114,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,775.05/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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