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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 523.23 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 523.23 and 223.91 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 523.23 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/523.23 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 523.23 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 117,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,152.69/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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