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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 480.60 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 480.60 and 200.90 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 480.60 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/480.60 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 480.60 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 96,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,553.74/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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