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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 866.07 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 866.07 and 230.41 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 866.07 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/866.07 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 866.07 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 199,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,551.19/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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