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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 537.96 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 537.96 and 224.08 is: 309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 537.96 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/537.96 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 537.96 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 120,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,546.08/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.18

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