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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 538.06 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 538.06 and 234.64 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 538.06 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/538.06 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 538.06 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 126,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,250.40/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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