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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 526.41 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 526.41 and 239.90 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 526.41 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/526.41 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 526.41 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 126,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,285.76/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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