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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.83, 547.64 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.83, 547.64 and 239.46 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.83 : 547.64 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.83/547.64 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.83x = 547.64 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.83x = 131,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,139.47/396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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