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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 436.26 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 436.26 and 267.32 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 436.26 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/436.26 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 436.26 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 116,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,621.02/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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