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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 546.72 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 546.72 and 238.89 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 546.72 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/546.72 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 546.72 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 130,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,604.02/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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