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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 538.01 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 538.01 and 230.37 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 538.01 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/538.01 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 538.01 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 123,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,940.21/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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