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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 523.20 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 523.20 and 239.32 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 523.20 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/523.20 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 523.20 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 125,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,212.22/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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