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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.17, 534.31 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.17, 534.31 and 239.82 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.17 : 534.31 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.17/534.31 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.17x = 534.31 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.17x = 128,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,137.62/387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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