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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 537.62 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 537.62 and 232.25 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 537.62 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/537.62 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 537.62 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 124,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,862.43/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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