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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 372.72 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 372.72 and 239.83 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 372.72 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/372.72 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 372.72 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 89,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,389.44/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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