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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 537.44 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 537.44 and 223.73 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 537.44 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/537.44 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 537.44 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 120,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,239.66/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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