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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.89, 481.45 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.89, 481.45 and 201.51 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.89 : 481.45 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.89/481.45 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.89x = 481.45 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.89x = 97,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,016.99/348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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