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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 537.62 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 537.62 and 223.75 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 537.62 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/537.62 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 537.62 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 120,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,289.00/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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