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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 481.02 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 481.02 and 201.16 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 481.02 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/481.02 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 481.02 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 96,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,761.98/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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