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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.17 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.17 and 199.33 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.17 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.17 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.17 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 95,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,911.62/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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