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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.75, 482.18 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.75, 482.18 and 270.92 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.75 : 482.18 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.75/482.18 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.75x = 482.18 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.75x = 130,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,632.21/349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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