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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 380.25 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 380.25 and 239.22 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 380.25 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/380.25 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 380.25 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 90,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,963.41/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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