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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 537.22 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 537.22 and 231.97 is: 320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 537.22 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/537.22 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 537.22 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 124,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,618.92/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.08

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