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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 545.25 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 545.25 and 239.92 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 545.25 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/545.25 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 545.25 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 130,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,816.38/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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