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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.94, 538.08 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.94, 538.08 and 232.62 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.94 : 538.08 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.94/538.08 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.94x = 538.08 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.94x = 125,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,168.17/389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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