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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.19, 567.47 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.19, 567.47 and 232.88 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.19 : 567.47 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.19/567.47 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.19x = 567.47 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.19x = 132,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,148.41/379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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