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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 370.90 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 370.90 and 234.30 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 370.90 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/370.90 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 370.90 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 86,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,901.87/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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