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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 537.86 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 537.86 and 234.50 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 537.86 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/537.86 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 537.86 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 126,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,128.17/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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