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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 409.46 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 409.46 and 239.15 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 409.46 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/409.46 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 409.46 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 97,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,922.19/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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