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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 533.56 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 533.56 and 239.24 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 533.56 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/533.56 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 533.56 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 127,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,648.89/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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