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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 351.80 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 351.80 and 239.27 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 351.80 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/351.80 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 351.80 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 84,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,174.03/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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