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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 481.14 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 481.14 and 266.09 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 481.14 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/481.14 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 481.14 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 128,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,024.14/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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