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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 480.40 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 480.40 and 243.16 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 480.40 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/480.40 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 480.40 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 116,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,814.06/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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