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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 481.26 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 481.26 and 244.09 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 481.26 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/481.26 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 481.26 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 117,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,468.35/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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