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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 481.14 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 481.14 and 245 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 481.14 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/481.14 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 481.14 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 117,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,879.30/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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