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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 345.60 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 345.60 and 239.84 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 345.60 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/345.60 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 345.60 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 82,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,888.70/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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