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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 524.33 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 524.33 and 232.56 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 524.33 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/524.33 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 524.33 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 121,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937.02/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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