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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 414.05 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 414.05 and 239.67 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 414.05 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/414.05 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 414.05 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 99,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,234.17/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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