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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.13, 537.08 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.13, 537.08 and 223.41 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.13 : 537.08 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.13/537.08 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.13x = 537.08 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.13x = 119,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,987.93/389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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