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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.79 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.79 and 201.07 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.79 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.79 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.79 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 96,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,672.45/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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