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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 480.71 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 480.71 and 201.02 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 480.71 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/480.71 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 480.71 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 96,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,628.92/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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