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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 482.66 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 482.66 and 267.26 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 482.66 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/482.66 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 482.66 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 128,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,995.71/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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