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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 481.23 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 481.23 and 201.38 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 481.23 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/481.23 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 481.23 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 96,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,907.69/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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