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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.53, 533.42 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.53, 533.42 and 239.21 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.53 : 533.42 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.53/533.42 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.53x = 533.42 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.53x = 127,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,598.43/386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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