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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 481.24 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 481.24 and 199.40 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 481.24 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/481.24 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 481.24 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 95,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,959.26/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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