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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 441.43 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 441.43 and 266.81 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 441.43 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/441.43 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 441.43 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 117,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,775.06/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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