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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 537.14 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 537.14 and 223.48 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 537.14 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/537.14 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 537.14 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 120,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,040.05/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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