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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 527.40 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 527.40 and 232.79 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 527.40 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/527.40 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 527.40 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 122,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,770.81/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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