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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 537.17 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 537.17 and 239.82 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 537.17 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/537.17 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 537.17 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 128,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,824.11/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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