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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 408.70 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 408.70 and 239.54 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 408.70 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/408.70 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 408.70 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 97,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,900.00/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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