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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 533.60 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 533.60 and 239.31 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 533.60 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/533.60 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 533.60 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 127,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,694.62/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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