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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 480 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 480 and 244.80 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 480 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/480 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 480 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 117,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,504/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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