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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 524.23 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 524.23 and 232.56 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 524.23 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/524.23 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 524.23 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 121,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,914.35/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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