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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 481.86 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 481.86 and 266.27 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 481.86 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/481.86 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 481.86 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 128,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,302.45/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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