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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 481.26 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 481.26 and 201.34 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 481.26 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/481.26 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 481.26 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 96,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,896.89/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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