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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 372.62 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 372.62 and 237.63 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 372.62 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/372.62 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 372.62 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 88,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,546.35/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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