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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 523.19 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 523.19 and 223.88 is: 308.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 523.19 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/523.19 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 523.19 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 117,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,129.72/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.95

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