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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 481.39 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 481.39 and 243.73 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 481.39 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/481.39 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 481.39 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 117,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,331.90/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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