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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 523.19 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 523.19 and 231.71 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 523.19 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/523.19 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 523.19 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 121,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,228.35/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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