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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 435.24 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 435.24 and 266.88 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 435.24 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/435.24 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 435.24 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 116,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156.85/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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