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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.15, 536.79 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.15, 536.79 and 231.67 is: 319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.15 : 536.79 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.15/536.79 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.15x = 536.79 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.15x = 124,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,358.48/389.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.57

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