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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 534.38 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 534.38 and 239.99 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 534.38 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/534.38 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 534.38 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 128,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,241.98/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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