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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 481.03 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 481.03 and 201.24 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 481.03 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/481.03 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 481.03 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 96,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,802.48/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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