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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.77, 546.18 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.77, 546.18 and 238.45 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.77 : 546.18 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.77/546.18 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.77x = 546.18 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.77x = 130,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,238.20/395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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