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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 545.40 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 545.40 and 239.97 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 545.40 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/545.40 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 545.40 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 130,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,879.64/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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