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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 482.36 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 482.36 and 262.44 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 482.36 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/482.36 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 482.36 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 126,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,589.25/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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