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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 536.84 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 536.84 and 223.27 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 536.84 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/536.84 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 536.84 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 119,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,859.15/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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