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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 533.40 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 533.40 and 239.36 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 533.40 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/533.40 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 533.40 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 127,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,674.62/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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