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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 524.14 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 524.14 and 232.30 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 524.14 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/524.14 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 524.14 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 121,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,755.83/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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