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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 370.98 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 370.98 and 233.68 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 370.98 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/370.98 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 370.98 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 86,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,690.61/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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