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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 351 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 351 and 239.13 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 351 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/351 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 351 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 83,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,934.63/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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