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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 480.35 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 480.35 and 200.72 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 480.35 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/480.35 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 480.35 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 96,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,416.05/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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