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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 480.71 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 480.71 and 201.04 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 480.71 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/480.71 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 480.71 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 96,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,638.53/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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