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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 431.26 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 431.26 and 266.36 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 431.26 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/431.26 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 431.26 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 114,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,870.41/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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