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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.24, 784.17 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.24, 784.17 and 230.81 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.24 : 784.17 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.24/784.17 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.24x = 784.17 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.24x = 180,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,996.24/523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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