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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 537.74 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 537.74 and 232.26 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 537.74 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/537.74 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 537.74 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 124,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,892.77/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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