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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 536.82 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 536.82 and 223.22 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 536.82 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/536.82 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 536.82 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 119,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,828.96/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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