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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 523.88 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 523.88 and 232.19 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 523.88 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/523.88 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 523.88 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 121,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,639.70/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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