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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 433.86 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 433.86 and 266.76 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 433.86 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/433.86 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 433.86 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 115,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,736.49/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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