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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.38 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.38 and 239.44 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.38 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.38 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.38 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 98,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,979.71/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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