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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 537.63 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 537.63 and 223.83 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 537.63 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/537.63 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 537.63 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 120,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,337.72/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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