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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.47, 523.80 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.47, 523.80 and 232.14 is: 320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.47 : 523.80 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.47/523.80 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.47x = 523.80 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.47x = 121,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,594.93/379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.43

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