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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 432.63 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 432.63 and 267.21 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 432.63 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/432.63 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 432.63 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 115,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,603.06/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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