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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 865.44 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 865.44 and 230.28 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 865.44 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/865.44 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 865.44 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 199,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,293.52/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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