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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.46, 537.43 and 221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.46, 537.43 and 221.41 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.46 : 537.43 = 221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.46/537.43 = 221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.46x = 537.43 × 221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.46x = 118,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,992.38/389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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