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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 481.26 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 481.26 and 199.44 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 481.26 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/481.26 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 481.26 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 95,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,982.49/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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