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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 439.92 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 439.92 and 267.36 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 439.92 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/439.92 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 439.92 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 117,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,617.01/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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