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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.46 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.46 and 266.88 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.46 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.46 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.46 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 128,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,758.92/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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