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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 546.44 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 546.44 and 238.74 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 546.44 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/546.44 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 546.44 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 130,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,455.89/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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