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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.42, 533.45 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.42, 533.45 and 239.18 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.42 : 533.45 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.42/533.45 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.42x = 533.45 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.42x = 127,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,588.50/386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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