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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 537.08 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 537.08 and 223.40 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 537.08 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/537.08 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 537.08 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 119,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,979.87/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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