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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 537.71 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 537.71 and 232.47 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 537.71 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/537.71 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 537.71 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 125,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,001.44/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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