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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 404.39 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 404.39 and 239.53 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 404.39 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/404.39 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 404.39 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 96,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,863.54/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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