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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 537.54 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 537.54 and 232.14 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 537.54 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/537.54 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 537.54 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 124,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,784.54/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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