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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 537 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 537 and 223.38 is: 308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 537 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/537 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 537 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 119,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,955.06/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.24

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