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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 546.18 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 546.18 and 238.51 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 546.18 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/546.18 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 546.18 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 130,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,266.66/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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