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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 409.91 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 409.91 and 239.66 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 409.91 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/409.91 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 409.91 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 98,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,235.78/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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