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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 864.95 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 864.95 and 230.16 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 864.95 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/864.95 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 864.95 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 199,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,076.89/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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