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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.72 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.72 and 264.42 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.72 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.72 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.72 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 114,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,419.82/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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