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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 533.31 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 533.31 and 239.13 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 533.31 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/533.31 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 533.31 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 127,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,530.42/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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