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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 481.59 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 481.59 and 270.33 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 481.59 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/481.59 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 481.59 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 130,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,188.22/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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