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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 547.93 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 547.93 and 239.75 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 547.93 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/547.93 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 547.93 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 131,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,366.22/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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