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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.58 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.58 and 200.87 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.58 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.58 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.58 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 96,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,534.10/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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