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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.45, 481.05 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.45, 481.05 and 242.25 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.45 : 481.05 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.45/481.05 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.45x = 481.05 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.45x = 116,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,534.36/348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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