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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 480.93 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 480.93 and 199.17 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 480.93 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/480.93 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 480.93 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 95,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,783.75/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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