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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 537.84 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 537.84 and 234.52 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 537.84 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/537.84 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 537.84 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 126,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,134.24/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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