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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 537.40 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 537.40 and 223.68 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 537.40 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/537.40 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 537.40 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 120,205.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,205.63/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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