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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 481.06 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 481.06 and 199.22 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 481.06 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/481.06 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 481.06 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 95,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,835.78/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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