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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 481.39 and 201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 481.39 and 201.46 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 481.39 = 201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/481.39 = 201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 481.39 × 201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 96,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,977.42/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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