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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 537.36 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 537.36 and 234.24 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 537.36 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/537.36 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 537.36 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 125,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,871.21/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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