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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.22, 546.78 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.22, 546.78 and 238.83 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.22 : 546.78 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.22/546.78 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.22x = 546.78 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.22x = 130,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,587.47/396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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