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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 483.15 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 483.15 and 266.62 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 483.15 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/483.15 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 483.15 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 128,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,817.45/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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