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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 342.53 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 342.53 and 235.37 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 342.53 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/342.53 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 342.53 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 80,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,621.85/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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