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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 372.38 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 372.38 and 239.43 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 372.38 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/372.38 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 372.38 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 89,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,157.75/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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