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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 537.32 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 537.32 and 239.96 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 537.32 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/537.32 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 537.32 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 128,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,935.31/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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