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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 480.08 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 480.08 and 243.33 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 480.08 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/480.08 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 480.08 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 116,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,816.65/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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