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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 370.94 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 370.94 and 237.38 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 370.94 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/370.94 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 370.94 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 88,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,050.70/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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