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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.24 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.24 and 244.56 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.24 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.24 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.24 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 117,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,447.49/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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