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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.33, 534.15 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.33, 534.15 and 239.76 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.33 : 534.15 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.33/534.15 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.33x = 534.15 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.33x = 128,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,067.80/387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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