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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.70, 482.22 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.70, 482.22 and 270.86 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.70 : 482.22 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.70/482.22 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.70x = 482.22 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.70x = 130,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,611.70/349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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