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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 546.57 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 546.57 and 238.77 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 546.57 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/546.57 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 546.57 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 130,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,504.52/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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