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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 533.28 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 533.28 and 239.20 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 533.28 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/533.28 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 533.28 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 127,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,560.58/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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