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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.33, 480.57 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.33, 480.57 and 243.59 is: 336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.33 : 480.57 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.33/480.57 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.33x = 480.57 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.33x = 117,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,059.64/348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.06

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