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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 432.40 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 432.40 and 266.25 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 432.40 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/432.40 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 432.40 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 115,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,123.01/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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