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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 378.68 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 378.68 and 238.79 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 378.68 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/378.68 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 378.68 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 90,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,425.00/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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