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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 481.12 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 481.12 and 243.68 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 481.12 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/481.12 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 481.12 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 117,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,239.32/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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