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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 382.93 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 382.93 and 239.22 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 382.93 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/382.93 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 382.93 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 91,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603.92/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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