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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 432.33 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 432.33 and 266.97 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 432.33 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/432.33 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 432.33 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 115,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,419.14/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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