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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 375.52 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 375.52 and 236.48 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 375.52 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/375.52 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 375.52 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 88,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802.97/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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