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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.33, 533.22 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.33, 533.22 and 239.07 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.33 : 533.22 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.33/533.22 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.33x = 533.22 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.33x = 127,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,476.91/386.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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