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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 377.51 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 377.51 and 239.21 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 377.51 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/377.51 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 377.51 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 90,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,301.08/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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