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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 533.86 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 533.86 and 239.56 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 533.86 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/533.86 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 533.86 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 127,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,891.50/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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