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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 480.84 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 480.84 and 201.10 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 480.84 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/480.84 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 480.84 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 96,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,696.92/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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