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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 481.14 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 481.14 and 201.25 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 481.14 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/481.14 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 481.14 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 96,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,826.01/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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