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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.84, 433.71 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.84, 433.71 and 268.07 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.84 : 433.71 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.84/433.71 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.84x = 433.71 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.84x = 116,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,262.47/314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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