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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.25, 534.57 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.25, 534.57 and 239.96 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.25 : 534.57 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.25/534.57 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.25x = 534.57 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.25x = 128,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,275.42/387.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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