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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 381.24 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 381.24 and 239.40 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 381.24 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/381.24 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 381.24 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 91,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,268.86/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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