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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 546.58 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 546.58 and 238.80 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 546.58 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/546.58 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 546.58 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 130,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,523.30/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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