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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.33, 537.26 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.33, 537.26 and 223.57 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.33 : 537.26 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.33/537.26 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.33x = 537.26 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.33x = 120,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,115.22/389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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