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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.06, 534.45 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.06, 534.45 and 239.94 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.06 : 534.45 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.06/534.45 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.06x = 534.45 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.06x = 128,235.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,235.93/387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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