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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 480.21 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 480.21 and 243.11 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 480.21 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/480.21 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 480.21 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 116,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,743.85/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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