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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 523.06 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 523.06 and 223.75 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 523.06 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/523.06 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 523.06 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 117,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,034.68/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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