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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.48, 433.68 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.48, 433.68 and 267.80 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.48 : 433.68 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.48/433.68 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.48x = 433.68 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.48x = 116,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,139.50/314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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