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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 537.59 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 537.59 and 234.25 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 537.59 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/537.59 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 537.59 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 125,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,929.29/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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