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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 865.40 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 865.40 and 230.18 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 865.40 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/865.40 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 865.40 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 199,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,192.29/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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