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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 480.68 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 480.68 and 201 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 480.68 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/480.68 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 480.68 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 96,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,616.68/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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