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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 480.55 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 480.55 and 200.90 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 480.55 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/480.55 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 480.55 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 96,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,542.50/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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