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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.56, 537.64 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.56, 537.64 and 223.94 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.56 : 537.64 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.56/537.64 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.56x = 537.64 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.56x = 120,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,398.37/389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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