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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 545.80 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 545.80 and 238.20 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 545.80 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/545.80 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 545.80 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 130,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,009.56/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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