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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.66, 434.28 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.66, 434.28 and 262.13 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.66 : 434.28 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.66/434.28 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.66x = 434.28 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.66x = 113,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,838.90/314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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