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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 533.26 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 533.26 and 239 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 533.26 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/533.26 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 533.26 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 127,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,449.14/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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