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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 480.40 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 480.40 and 244.92 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 480.40 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/480.40 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 480.40 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 117,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,659.57/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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