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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 436.75 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 436.75 and 266.95 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 436.75 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/436.75 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 436.75 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 116,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,590.41/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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