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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 480.72 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 480.72 and 265.36 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 480.72 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/480.72 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 480.72 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 127,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,563.86/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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