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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.43, 481.70 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.43, 481.70 and 266.39 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.43 : 481.70 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.43/481.70 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.43x = 481.70 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.43x = 128,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,320.06/349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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