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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 378.48 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 378.48 and 239.70 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 378.48 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/378.48 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 378.48 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 90,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,721.66/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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