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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 481.17 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 481.17 and 201.35 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 481.17 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/481.17 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 481.17 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 96,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,885.54/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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