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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 481.68 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 481.68 and 266.28 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 481.68 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/481.68 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 481.68 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 128,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,261.75/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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