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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.38, 542.96 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.38, 542.96 and 238.22 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.38 : 542.96 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.38/542.96 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.38x = 542.96 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.38x = 129,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,340.03/393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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