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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.94, 547.68 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.94, 547.68 and 239.67 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 547.68 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/547.68 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 547.68 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 131,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,259.83/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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