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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 432.32 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 432.32 and 267.05 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 432.32 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/432.32 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 432.32 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 115,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,447.56/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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