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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 546.86 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 546.86 and 238.87 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 546.86 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/546.86 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 546.86 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 130,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,627.98/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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