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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 537.19 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 537.19 and 223.50 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 537.19 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/537.19 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 537.19 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 120,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,061.97/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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