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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 406.83 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 406.83 and 239.53 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 406.83 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/406.83 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 406.83 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 97,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,447.99/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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