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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 371.73 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 371.73 and 239.11 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 371.73 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/371.73 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 371.73 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 88,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,884.38/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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