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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.82 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.82 and 267.57 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.82 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.82 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.82 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 116,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,878.59/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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