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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 481.46 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 481.46 and 201.55 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 481.46 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/481.46 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 481.46 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 97,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,038.26/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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