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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.11, 480.31 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.11, 480.31 and 200.71 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.11 : 480.31 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.11/480.31 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.11x = 480.31 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.11x = 96,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,402.02/348.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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