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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.10, 523.04 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.10, 523.04 and 231.75 is: 319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.10 : 523.04 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.10/523.04 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.10x = 523.04 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.10x = 121,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,213.36/379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.74

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