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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 434.88 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 434.88 and 266.32 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 434.88 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/434.88 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 434.88 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 115,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,817.24/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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