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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 537.54 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 537.54 and 223.76 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 537.54 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/537.54 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 537.54 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 120,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,280.46/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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