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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 479.81 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 479.81 and 243.18 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 479.81 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/479.81 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 479.81 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 116,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,680.20/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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