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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 407.07 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 407.07 and 239.86 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 407.07 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/407.07 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 407.07 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 97,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,638.79/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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