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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.21 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.21 and 201.27 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.21 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.21 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.21 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 96,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,853.14/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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