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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 523.14 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 523.14 and 239.31 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 523.14 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/523.14 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 523.14 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 125,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,192.63/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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