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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 351.77 and 239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 351.77 and 239.89 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 351.77 = 239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/351.77 = 239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 351.77 × 239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 84,385.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385.83/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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