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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 482.25 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 482.25 and 267.21 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 482.25 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/482.25 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 482.25 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 128,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,862.02/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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