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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 537.02 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 537.02 and 223.36 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 537.02 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/537.02 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 537.02 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 119,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,948.00/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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