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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.47, 523.38 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.47, 523.38 and 231.96 is: 319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.47 : 523.38 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.47/523.38 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.47x = 523.38 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.47x = 121,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,403.22/379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.93

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