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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 538.17 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 538.17 and 224.19 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 538.17 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/538.17 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 538.17 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 120,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,652.33/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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