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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 480.18 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 480.18 and 244.68 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 480.18 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/480.18 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 480.18 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 117,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,490.44/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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