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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 479.97 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 479.97 and 243.12 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 479.97 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/479.97 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 479.97 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 116,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,690.31/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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