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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 482.92 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 482.92 and 266.85 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 482.92 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/482.92 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 482.92 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 128,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,867.20/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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