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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 523.18 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 523.18 and 231.86 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 523.18 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/523.18 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 523.18 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 121,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,304.51/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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