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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.19, 784.11 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.19, 784.11 and 230.50 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.19 : 784.11 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.19/784.11 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.19x = 784.11 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.19x = 180,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,739.20/523.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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