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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.18 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.18 and 201.32 is: 277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.18 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.18 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.18 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 96,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,871.16/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.84

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