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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 547.16 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 547.16 and 239.13 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 547.16 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/547.16 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 547.16 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 130,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,841.18/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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