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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 536.92 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 536.92 and 223.18 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 536.92 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/536.92 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 536.92 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 119,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,827.12/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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