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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.73, 537.83 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.73, 537.83 and 223.93 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.73 : 537.83 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.73/537.83 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.73x = 537.83 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.73x = 120,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,436.27/389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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