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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 523.08 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 523.08 and 231.64 is: 319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 523.08 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/523.08 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 523.08 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 121,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,166.25/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.67

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