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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 523.08 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 523.08 and 231.69 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 523.08 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/523.08 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 523.08 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 121,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,192.41/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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