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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 537.03 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 537.03 and 233.84 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 537.03 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/537.03 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 537.03 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 125,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,576.41/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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