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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 411.24 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 411.24 and 239.44 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 411.24 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/411.24 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 411.24 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 98,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,467.31/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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