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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 481.20 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 481.20 and 201.24 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 481.20 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/481.20 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 481.20 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 96,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,836.69/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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