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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.25, 480.63 and 198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.25, 480.63 and 198.91 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.25 : 480.63 = 198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.25/480.63 = 198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.25x = 480.63 × 198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.25x = 95,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,600.76/348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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