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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.15, 548.09 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.15, 548.09 and 239.81 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.15 : 548.09 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.15/548.09 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.15x = 548.09 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.15x = 131,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,437.46/397.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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