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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.28, 548.12 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.28, 548.12 and 239.88 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.28 : 548.12 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.28/548.12 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.28x = 548.12 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.28x = 131,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,483.03/397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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