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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 538.16 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 538.16 and 224.16 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 538.16 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/538.16 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 538.16 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 120,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,633.95/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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