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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 480.46 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 480.46 and 265.26 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 480.46 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/480.46 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 480.46 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 127,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,446.82/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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