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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 481.59 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 481.59 and 199.65 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 481.59 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/481.59 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 481.59 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 96,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,149.44/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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