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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 378.35 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 378.35 and 239.29 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 378.35 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/378.35 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 378.35 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 90,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,535.37/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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