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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 345.48 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 345.48 and 239.39 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 345.48 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/345.48 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 345.48 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 82,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,704.46/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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