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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 524.04 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 524.04 and 230.51 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 524.04 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/524.04 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 524.04 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 120,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,793.84/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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