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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 537.84 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 537.84 and 232.48 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 537.84 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/537.84 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 537.84 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 125,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,037.04/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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