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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.85, 537.95 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.85, 537.95 and 232.49 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.85 : 537.95 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.85/537.95 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.85x = 537.95 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.85x = 125,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,068.00/389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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