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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 438.82 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 438.82 and 266.60 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 438.82 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/438.82 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 438.82 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 116,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,989.41/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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