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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 524.23 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 524.23 and 230.52 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 524.23 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/524.23 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 524.23 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 120,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,845.50/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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