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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.72 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.72 and 238.80 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.72 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.72 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.72 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 130,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,554.82/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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