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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 379.03 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 379.03 and 239.59 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 379.03 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/379.03 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 379.03 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 90,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,810.60/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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