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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 546.01 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 546.01 and 238.33 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 546.01 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/546.01 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 546.01 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 130,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,131.42/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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