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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 536.64 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 536.64 and 239.62 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 536.64 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/536.64 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 536.64 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 128,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,589.68/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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