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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 521.18 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 521.18 and 266.26 is: 398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 521.18 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/521.18 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 521.18 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 138,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,769.39/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.19

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