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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 481.60 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 481.60 and 199.62 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 481.60 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/481.60 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 481.60 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 96,136.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,136.99/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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