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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 546.62 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 546.62 and 238.76 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 546.62 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/546.62 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 546.62 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 130,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,507.06/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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