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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.32, 546.92 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.32, 546.92 and 239 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.32 : 546.92 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.32/546.92 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.32x = 546.92 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.32x = 130,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,713.88/396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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