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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.43, 537.39 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.43, 537.39 and 232.13 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.43 : 537.39 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.43/537.39 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.43x = 537.39 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.43x = 124,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,746.34/389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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