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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 431 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 431 and 266.32 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 431 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/431 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 431 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 114,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,783.92/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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