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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 380.06 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 380.06 and 239.79 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 380.06 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/380.06 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 380.06 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 91,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,133.39/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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