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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 537.02 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 537.02 and 223.42 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 537.02 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/537.02 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 537.02 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 119,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,977.21/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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