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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 537.12 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 537.12 and 223.44 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 537.12 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/537.12 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 537.12 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 120,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,014.09/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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