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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 480.02 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 480.02 and 264.42 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 480.02 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/480.02 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 480.02 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 126,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,925.57/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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