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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 537.02 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 537.02 and 231.97 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 537.02 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/537.02 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 537.02 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 124,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,571.90/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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