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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 546.62 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 546.62 and 238.74 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 546.62 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/546.62 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 546.62 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 130,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,498.16/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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