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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.81, 524.19 and 232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.81, 524.19 and 232.57 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.81 : 524.19 = 232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.81/524.19 = 232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.81x = 524.19 × 232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.81x = 121,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,910.87/379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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