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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.19, 523.19 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.19, 523.19 and 231.77 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.19 : 523.19 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.19/523.19 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.19x = 523.19 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.19x = 121,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,261.63/379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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