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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 533.22 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 533.22 and 239.12 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 533.22 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/533.22 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 533.22 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 127,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,503.57/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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