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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.06, 545.02 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.06, 545.02 and 239.54 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.06 : 545.02 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.06/545.02 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.06x = 545.02 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.06x = 130,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,550.77/395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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