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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 479.80 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 479.80 and 242.88 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 479.80 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/479.80 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 479.80 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 116,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,533.82/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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