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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 372.87 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 372.87 and 235.46 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 372.87 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/372.87 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 372.87 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 87,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,796.90/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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