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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 481.08 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 481.08 and 201.18 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 481.08 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/481.08 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 481.08 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 96,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,783.67/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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