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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.82, 785.15 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.82, 785.15 and 231.01 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.82 : 785.15 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.82/785.15 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.82x = 785.15 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.82x = 181,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,372.42/523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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