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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.79, 481.30 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.79, 481.30 and 201.40 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.79 : 481.30 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.79/481.30 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.79x = 481.30 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.79x = 96,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,932.81/348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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