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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 481.10 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 481.10 and 201.32 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 481.10 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/481.10 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 481.10 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 96,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,855.05/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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