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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 538.07 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 538.07 and 232.52 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 538.07 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/538.07 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 538.07 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 125,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,112.04/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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