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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 533.16 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 533.16 and 239.04 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 533.16 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/533.16 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 533.16 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 127,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,446.57/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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