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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 435.12 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 435.12 and 266.39 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 435.12 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/435.12 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 435.12 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 115,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,911.57/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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