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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 480.31 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 480.31 and 200.68 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 480.31 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/480.31 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 480.31 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 96,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,386.91/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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