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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 536.97 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 536.97 and 223.31 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 536.97 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/536.97 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 536.97 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 119,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,910.77/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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