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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.30 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.30 and 238.86 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.30 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.30 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.30 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 90,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,837.26/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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