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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 536.99 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 536.99 and 231.83 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 536.99 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/536.99 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 536.99 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 124,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,488.29/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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