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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 533.34 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 533.34 and 239.28 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 533.34 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/533.34 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 533.34 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 127,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,617.60/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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