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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 524.64 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 524.64 and 232.79 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 524.64 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/524.64 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 524.64 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 122,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,130.95/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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