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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 536.80 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 536.80 and 223.22 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 536.80 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/536.80 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 536.80 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 119,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,824.50/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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