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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 542.97 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 542.97 and 238.17 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 542.97 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/542.97 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 542.97 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 129,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,319.16/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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