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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 536.99 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 536.99 and 223.33 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 536.99 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/536.99 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 536.99 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 119,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,925.98/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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