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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 537.64 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 537.64 and 223.83 is: 308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 537.64 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/537.64 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 537.64 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 120,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,339.40/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.89

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