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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 481.26 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 481.26 and 275.16 is: 379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 481.26 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/481.26 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 481.26 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 132,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,423.50/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.45

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