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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 382.46 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 382.46 and 239.85 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 382.46 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/382.46 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 382.46 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 91,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,731.83/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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