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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 482.03 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 482.03 and 270.31 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 482.03 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/482.03 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 482.03 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 130,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,297.49/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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