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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 379.06 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 379.06 and 239.59 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 379.06 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/379.06 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 379.06 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 90,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,817.44/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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