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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 538.19 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 538.19 and 232.65 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 538.19 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/538.19 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 538.19 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 125,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,209.90/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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