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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 372.56 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 372.56 and 234.18 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 372.56 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/372.56 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 372.56 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 87,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,246.10/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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