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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 524.23 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 524.23 and 232.53 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 524.23 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/524.23 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 524.23 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 121,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,895.42/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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