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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 346.20 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 346.20 and 239.82 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 346.20 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/346.20 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 346.20 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 83,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,025.68/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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