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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 377.28 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 377.28 and 239.52 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 377.28 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/377.28 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 377.28 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 90,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,366.11/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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