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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 480.57 and 198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 480.57 and 198.89 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 480.57 = 198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/480.57 = 198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 480.57 × 198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 95,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,578.16/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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