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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 352.32 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 352.32 and 239.64 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 352.32 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/352.32 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 352.32 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 84,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,429.96/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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