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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.42 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.42 and 244.68 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.42 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.42 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.42 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 117,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,549.17/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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