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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 486.66 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 486.66 and 265.48 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 486.66 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/486.66 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 486.66 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 129,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,198.50/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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