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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.38, 537.34 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.38, 537.34 and 234.13 is: 323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.38 : 537.34 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.38/537.34 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.38x = 537.34 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.38x = 125,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,807.41/389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.10

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