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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 481.23 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 481.23 and 243.85 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 481.23 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/481.23 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 481.23 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 117,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,347.94/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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