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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 381.15 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 381.15 and 239.45 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 381.15 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/381.15 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 381.15 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 91,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,264.46/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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