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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 352.15 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 352.15 and 239.52 is: 330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 352.15 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/352.15 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 352.15 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 84,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,346.97/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.58

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