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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.17, 537.13 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.17, 537.13 and 223.43 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.17 : 537.13 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.17/537.13 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.17x = 537.13 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.17x = 120,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,008.55/389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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