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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 536.48 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 536.48 and 239.45 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 536.48 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/536.48 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 536.48 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 128,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,460.14/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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