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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.86, 434.08 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.86, 434.08 and 265.66 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.86 : 434.08 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.86/434.08 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.86x = 434.08 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.86x = 115,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,317.69/314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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