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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.43, 523.67 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.43, 523.67 and 230.08 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.43 : 523.67 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.43/523.67 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.43x = 523.67 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.43x = 120,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,483.60/379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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