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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 480.21 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 480.21 and 244.65 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 480.21 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/480.21 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 480.21 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 117,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,483.38/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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