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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 381.35 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 381.35 and 239.09 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 381.35 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/381.35 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 381.35 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 91,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,175.66/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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