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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.53 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.53 and 238.79 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.53 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.53 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.53 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 130,506.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,506.07/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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