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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 371.79 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 371.79 and 238.86 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 371.79 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/371.79 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 371.79 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 88,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,806.28/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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