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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 481.95 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 481.95 and 266.50 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 481.95 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/481.95 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 481.95 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 128,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,440.28/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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