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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 481.06 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 481.06 and 201.28 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 481.06 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/481.06 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 481.06 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 96,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,827.76/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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