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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.30, 433.74 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.30, 433.74 and 265.10 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.30 : 433.74 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.30/433.74 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.30x = 433.74 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.30x = 114,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,982.31/314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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