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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 536.97 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 536.97 and 231.84 is: 319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 536.97 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/536.97 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 536.97 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 124,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,491.12/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.90

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