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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 524.68 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 524.68 and 230.79 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 524.68 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/524.68 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 524.68 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 121,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,087.12/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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