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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 481.58 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 481.58 and 201.63 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 481.58 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/481.58 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 481.58 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 97,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,102.53/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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