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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 373.19 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 373.19 and 235.83 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 373.19 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/373.19 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 373.19 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 88,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,009.40/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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