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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.37, 537.10 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.37, 537.10 and 223.55 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.37 : 537.10 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.37/537.10 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.37x = 537.10 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.37x = 120,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,069.26/389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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