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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 480.26 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 480.26 and 265.33 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 480.26 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/480.26 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 480.26 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 127,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,427.39/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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