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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 481.28 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 481.28 and 244.08 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 481.28 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/481.28 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 481.28 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 117,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,469.60/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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