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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 536.90 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 536.90 and 231.70 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 536.90 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/536.90 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 536.90 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 124,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,399.73/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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