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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 480.37 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 480.37 and 200.74 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 480.37 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/480.37 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 480.37 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 96,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,429.47/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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