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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 383.24 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 383.24 and 239.37 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 383.24 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/383.24 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 383.24 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 91,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,737.11/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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