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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 372 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 372 and 233.44 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 372 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/372 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 372 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 86,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,839.68/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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