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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 533.97 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 533.97 and 239.67 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 533.97 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/533.97 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 533.97 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 127,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,976.59/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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