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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.05, 481.57 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.05, 481.57 and 266.03 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.05 : 481.57 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.05/481.57 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.05x = 481.57 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.05x = 128,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,108.99/349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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