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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.21, 433.93 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.21, 433.93 and 265.48 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.21 : 433.93 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.21/433.93 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.21x = 433.93 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.21x = 115,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,197.99/314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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