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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 372.96 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 372.96 and 239.44 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 372.96 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/372.96 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 372.96 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 89,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,298.48/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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