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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.86 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.86 and 267.84 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.86 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.86 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.86 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 117,008.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,008.58/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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