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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 373 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 373 and 235.16 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 373 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/373 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 373 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 87,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,714.68/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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