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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 375.05 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 375.05 and 235.82 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 375.05 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/375.05 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 375.05 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 88,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,441.24/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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