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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 372.27 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 372.27 and 235.61 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 372.27 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/372.27 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 372.27 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 87,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,710.53/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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