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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 480.89 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 480.89 and 243.63 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 480.89 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/480.89 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 480.89 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 117,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,159.84/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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