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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 375.61 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 375.61 and 238.93 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 375.61 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/375.61 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 375.61 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 89,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,744.50/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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