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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 481.22 and 201.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 481.22 and 201.37 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 481.22 = 201.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/481.22 = 201.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 481.22 × 201.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 96,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,899.86/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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