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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 537.86 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 537.86 and 223.98 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 537.86 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/537.86 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 537.86 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 120,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,469.88/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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