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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 432.07 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 432.07 and 266.45 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 432.07 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/432.07 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 432.07 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 115,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,122.23/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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