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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 481.32 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 481.32 and 265.32 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 481.32 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/481.32 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 481.32 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 127,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,703.82/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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