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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 408.40 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 408.40 and 239.88 is: 359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 408.40 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/408.40 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 408.40 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 97,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,966.99/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.46

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