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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 372.95 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 372.95 and 236.00 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 372.95 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/372.95 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 372.95 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 88,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.93/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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