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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 433.10 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 433.10 and 266.24 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 433.10 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/433.10 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 433.10 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 115,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,308.54/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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