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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 372.92 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 372.92 and 233.43 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 372.92 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/372.92 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 372.92 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 87,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,049.55/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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