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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 533.49 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 533.49 and 239.31 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 533.49 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/533.49 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 533.49 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 127,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,669.49/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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