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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.01, 481.68 and 201.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.01, 481.68 and 201.65 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.01 : 481.68 = 201.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.01/481.68 = 201.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.01x = 481.68 × 201.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.01x = 97,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,128.36/349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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