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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 372.15 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 372.15 and 238.20 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 372.15 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/372.15 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 372.15 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 88,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,646.13/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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