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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 372.44 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 372.44 and 235.84 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 372.44 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/372.44 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 372.44 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 87,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,836.25/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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