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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 480.06 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 480.06 and 244.68 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 480.06 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/480.06 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 480.06 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 117,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,461.08/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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