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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 480.99 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 480.99 and 265.05 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 480.99 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/480.99 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 480.99 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 127,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,486.40/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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