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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.27, 537.03 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.27, 537.03 and 234.02 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.27 : 537.03 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.27/537.03 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.27x = 537.03 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.27x = 125,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,675.76/389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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