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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 372.91 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 372.91 and 236.39 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 372.91 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/372.91 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 372.91 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 88,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,151.14/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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