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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 350.88 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 350.88 and 239.52 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 350.88 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/350.88 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 350.88 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 84,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,042.78/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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