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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 480.59 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 480.59 and 243.76 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 480.59 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/480.59 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 480.59 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 117,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,150.47/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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