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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 374.32 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 374.32 and 238.16 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 374.32 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/374.32 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 374.32 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 89,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,147.18/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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