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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 403.92 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 403.92 and 239.04 is: 357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 403.92 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/403.92 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 403.92 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 96,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,553.04/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.54

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