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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 380.12 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 380.12 and 239.63 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 380.12 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/380.12 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 380.12 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 91,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,085.06/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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