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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 375.12 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 375.12 and 235.88 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 375.12 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/375.12 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 375.12 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 88,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,483.31/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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