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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.05, 533.86 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.05, 533.86 and 239.50 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.05 : 533.86 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.05/533.86 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.05x = 533.86 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.05x = 127,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,859.47/387.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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