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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 546.15 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 546.15 and 238.41 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 546.15 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/546.15 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 546.15 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 130,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,207.62/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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