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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 481.10 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 481.10 and 266.20 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 481.10 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/481.10 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 481.10 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 128,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,068.82/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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