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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 480.03 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 480.03 and 264.86 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 480.03 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/480.03 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 480.03 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 127,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,140.75/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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