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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.35, 480.76 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.35, 480.76 and 201 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.35 : 480.76 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.35/480.76 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.35x = 480.76 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.35x = 96,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,631.76/348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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