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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 536.94 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 536.94 and 223.32 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 536.94 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/536.94 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 536.94 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 119,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,909.44/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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