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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.44, 433.72 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.44, 433.72 and 265.56 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.44 : 433.72 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.44/433.72 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.44x = 433.72 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.44x = 115,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,178.68/314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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