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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 537.62 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 537.62 and 223.79 is: 308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 537.62 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/537.62 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 537.62 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 120,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,314.46/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.83

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