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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 523.89 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 523.89 and 230.13 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 523.89 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/523.89 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 523.89 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 120,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,561.66/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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