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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 523.24 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 523.24 and 231.67 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 523.24 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/523.24 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 523.24 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 121,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,219.09/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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