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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 372.36 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 372.36 and 235.98 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 372.36 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/372.36 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 372.36 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 87,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,869.51/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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