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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.23, 534.49 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.23, 534.49 and 239.78 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.23 : 534.49 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.23/534.49 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.23x = 534.49 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.23x = 128,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,160.15/387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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