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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 481.20 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 481.20 and 266.34 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 481.20 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/481.20 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 481.20 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 128,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,162.81/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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