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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 864.98 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 864.98 and 230.27 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 864.98 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/864.98 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 864.98 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 199,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,177.79/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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