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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 374.38 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 374.38 and 239.70 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 374.38 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/374.38 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 374.38 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 89,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,738.89/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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