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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.15, 523.28 and 239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.15, 523.28 and 239.33 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.15 : 523.28 = 239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.15/523.28 = 239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.15x = 523.28 × 239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.15x = 125,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,232.79/379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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