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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.05, 536.88 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.05, 536.88 and 223.27 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.05 : 536.88 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.05/536.88 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.05x = 536.88 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.05x = 119,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,867.86/389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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