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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 537.81 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 537.81 and 223.95 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 537.81 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/537.81 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 537.81 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 120,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,442.55/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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