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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 481.25 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 481.25 and 201.38 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 481.25 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/481.25 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 481.25 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 96,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,914.13/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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