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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 482.28 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 482.28 and 266.52 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 482.28 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/482.28 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 482.28 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 128,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,537.27/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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