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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 374.72 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 374.72 and 236.04 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 374.72 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/374.72 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 374.72 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 88,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,447.73/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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