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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 481.13 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 481.13 and 199.31 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 481.13 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/481.13 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 481.13 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 95,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,890.62/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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