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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 384.51 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 384.51 and 239.43 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 384.51 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/384.51 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 384.51 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 92,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,063.23/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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