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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 481.14 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 481.14 and 244.04 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 481.14 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/481.14 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 481.14 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 117,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,417.41/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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