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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 372.64 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 372.64 and 233.88 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 372.64 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/372.64 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 372.64 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 87,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,151.18/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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