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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.29, 537.31 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.29, 537.31 and 223.54 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.29 : 537.31 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.29/537.31 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.29x = 537.31 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.29x = 120,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,109.72/389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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