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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 441.62 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 441.62 and 265.20 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 441.62 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/441.62 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 441.62 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 117,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,117.62/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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