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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 481.22 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 481.22 and 201.36 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 481.22 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/481.22 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 481.22 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 96,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,898.46/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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