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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.34, 589.98 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.34, 589.98 and 239.34 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.34 : 589.98 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.34/589.98 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.34x = 589.98 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.34x = 141,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,205.81/393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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