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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.14, 537.05 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.14, 537.05 and 223.38 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.14 : 537.05 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.14/537.05 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.14x = 537.05 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.14x = 119,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,966.23/389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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