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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 481 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 481 and 201.22 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 481 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/481 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 481 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 96,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,786.82/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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