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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 537.62 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 537.62 and 232.16 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 537.62 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/537.62 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 537.62 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 124,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,810.01/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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