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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 373.62 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 373.62 and 234.88 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 373.62 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/373.62 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 373.62 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 87,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,754.00/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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