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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.10, 523.26 and 231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.10, 523.26 and 231.79 is: 319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.10 : 523.26 = 231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.10/523.26 = 231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.10x = 523.26 × 231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.10x = 121,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,286.44/379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.93

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