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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.31 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.31 and 266.70 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.31 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.31 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.31 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 128,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,632.08/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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