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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 482.40 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 482.40 and 266.40 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 482.40 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/482.40 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 482.40 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 128,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,511.36/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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