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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 537.04 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 537.04 and 231.83 is: 319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 537.04 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/537.04 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 537.04 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 124,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,501.60/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.80

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