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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 533.56 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 533.56 and 239.36 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 533.56 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/533.56 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 533.56 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 127,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,712.92/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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