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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 375.30 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 375.30 and 239.49 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 375.30 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/375.30 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 375.30 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 89,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,880.60/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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