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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 536.88 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 536.88 and 233.72 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 536.88 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/536.88 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 536.88 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 125,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,479.59/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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