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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 533.22 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 533.22 and 239.02 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 533.22 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/533.22 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 533.22 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 127,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,450.24/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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