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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 373.59 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 373.59 and 236.94 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 373.59 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/373.59 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 373.59 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 88,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,518.41/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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