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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.55, 370.30 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.55, 370.30 and 236.94 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.55 : 370.30 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.55/370.30 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.55x = 370.30 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.55x = 87,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,738.88/248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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