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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 374.50 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 374.50 and 236.16 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 374.50 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/374.50 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 374.50 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 88,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,441.92/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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