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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 481.90 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 481.90 and 266.11 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 481.90 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/481.90 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 481.90 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 128,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,238.39/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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