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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 380.30 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 380.30 and 239.36 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 380.30 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/380.30 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 380.30 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 91,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,025.51/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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