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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.43, 537.51 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.43, 537.51 and 230.05 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.43 : 537.51 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.43/537.51 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.43x = 537.51 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.43x = 123,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,654.18/389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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