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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 536.78 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 536.78 and 223.22 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 536.78 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/536.78 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 536.78 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 119,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,820.03/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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