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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 410.10 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 410.10 and 239.31 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 410.10 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/410.10 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 410.10 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 98,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,141.03/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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