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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 537.48 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 537.48 and 232.35 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 537.48 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/537.48 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 537.48 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 124,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,883.48/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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