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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 595.86 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 595.86 and 266.21 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 595.86 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/595.86 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 595.86 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 158,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,620.91/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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