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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 537.65 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 537.65 and 223.86 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 537.65 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/537.65 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 537.65 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 120,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,360.07/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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