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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 524.68 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 524.68 and 232.70 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 524.68 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/524.68 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 524.68 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 122,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089.83/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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