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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 785.28 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 785.28 and 230.88 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 785.28 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/785.28 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 785.28 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 181,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,302.31/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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