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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 481.34 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 481.34 and 199.43 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 481.34 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/481.34 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 481.34 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 95,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,993.64/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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