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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 537.99 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 537.99 and 234.50 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 537.99 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/537.99 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 537.99 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 126,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,158.66/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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