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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 481.28 and 201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 481.28 and 201.46 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 481.28 = 201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/481.28 = 201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 481.28 × 201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 96,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,958.67/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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