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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 486.84 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 486.84 and 265.68 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 486.84 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/486.84 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 486.84 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 129,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,343.65/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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