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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 480.87 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 480.87 and 201.15 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 480.87 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/480.87 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 480.87 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 96,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,727.00/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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