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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 525.94 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 525.94 and 239.20 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 525.94 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/525.94 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 525.94 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 125,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802.40/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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