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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 533.80 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 533.80 and 239.51 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 533.80 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/533.80 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 533.80 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 127,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,850.44/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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