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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.05, 380.89 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.05, 380.89 and 239.15 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.05 : 380.89 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.05/380.89 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.05x = 380.89 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.05x = 91,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,090.20/276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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