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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 480.42 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 480.42 and 200.76 is: 277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 480.42 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/480.42 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 480.42 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 96,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,449.12/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.03

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