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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.78, 543.36 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.78, 543.36 and 238.50 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.78 : 543.36 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.78/543.36 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.78x = 543.36 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.78x = 129,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,591.36/393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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