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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 537.47 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 537.47 and 223.67 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 537.47 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/537.47 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 537.47 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 120,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,215.91/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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