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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 546.15 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 546.15 and 238.47 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 546.15 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/546.15 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 546.15 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 130,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,240.39/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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