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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 374.46 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 374.46 and 236.70 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 374.46 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/374.46 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 374.46 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 88,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,634.68/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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