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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 546.34 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 546.34 and 238.52 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 546.34 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/546.34 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 546.34 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 130,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,313.02/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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