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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 481.33 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 481.33 and 201.45 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 481.33 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/481.33 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 481.33 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 96,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,965.99/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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