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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 537.47 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 537.47 and 223.73 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 537.47 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/537.47 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 537.47 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 120,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,244.36/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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