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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 481.44 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 481.44 and 201.51 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 481.44 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/481.44 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 481.44 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 97,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,015.73/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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