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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.05, 536.75 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.05, 536.75 and 231.51 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.05 : 536.75 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.05/536.75 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.05x = 536.75 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.05x = 124,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,262.35/389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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