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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 373.02 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 373.02 and 238.12 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 373.02 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/373.02 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 373.02 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 88,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,823.52/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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