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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 536.67 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 536.67 and 239.56 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 536.67 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/536.67 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 536.67 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 128,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,561.38/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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