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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 480.78 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 480.78 and 201 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 480.78 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/480.78 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 480.78 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 96,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,636.78/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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