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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 533.43 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 533.43 and 239.14 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 533.43 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/533.43 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 533.43 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 127,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,564.45/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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