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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 480.80 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 480.80 and 265.49 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 480.80 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/480.80 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 480.80 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 127,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,647.59/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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