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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432.36 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432.36 and 266.40 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432.36 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432.36 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432.36 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 115,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,180.70/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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