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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 378.96 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 378.96 and 239.49 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 378.96 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/378.96 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 378.96 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 90,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,757.13/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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