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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 370.63 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 370.63 and 234.21 is: 349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 370.63 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/370.63 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 370.63 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 86,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,805.25/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.33

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