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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 524.07 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 524.07 and 232.21 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 524.07 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/524.07 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 524.07 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 121,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,694.29/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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