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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 533.36 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 533.36 and 239.24 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 533.36 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/533.36 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 533.36 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 127,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,602.98/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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