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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 524.24 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 524.24 and 232.45 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 524.24 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/524.24 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 524.24 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 121,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,859.59/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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