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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.09, 548 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.09, 548 and 239.74 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.09 : 548 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.09/548 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.09x = 548 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.09x = 131,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,377.52/397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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