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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 373.76 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 373.76 and 235.84 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 373.76 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/373.76 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 373.76 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 88,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,147.56/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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