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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 482.16 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 482.16 and 198 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 482.16 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/482.16 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 482.16 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 95,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,467.68/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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