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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 481.24 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 481.24 and 201.41 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 481.24 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/481.24 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 481.24 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 96,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,924.14/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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