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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 480.57 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 480.57 and 200.87 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 480.57 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/480.57 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 480.57 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 96,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,530.54/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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