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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 481.10 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 481.10 and 243.83 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 481.10 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/481.10 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 481.10 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 117,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,306.61/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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