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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 864.49 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 864.49 and 230.23 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 864.49 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/864.49 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 864.49 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 199,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,031.53/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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