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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 533.43 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 533.43 and 239.21 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 533.43 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/533.43 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 533.43 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 127,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,601.12/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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