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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 481.54 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 481.54 and 201.58 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 481.54 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/481.54 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 481.54 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 97,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,068.83/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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