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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 481.19 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 481.19 and 201.29 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 481.19 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/481.19 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 481.19 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 96,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,858.74/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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