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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.69, 381.50 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.69, 381.50 and 239.28 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.69 : 381.50 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.69/381.50 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.69x = 381.50 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.69x = 91,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,285.32/276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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