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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 537.88 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 537.88 and 224.10 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 537.88 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/537.88 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 537.88 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 120,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,538.91/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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