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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 533.66 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 533.66 and 239.25 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 533.66 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/533.66 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 533.66 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 127,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,678.16/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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