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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 545.49 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 545.49 and 238.07 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 545.49 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/545.49 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 545.49 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 129,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,862.31/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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