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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 480.14 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 480.14 and 200.60 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 480.14 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/480.14 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 480.14 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 96,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.08/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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