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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 482.12 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 482.12 and 266.29 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 482.12 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/482.12 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 482.12 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 128,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,383.73/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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