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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 537.58 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 537.58 and 223.75 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 537.58 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/537.58 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 537.58 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 120,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,280.84/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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