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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 866.12 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 866.12 and 230.69 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 866.12 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/866.12 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 866.12 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 199,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,805.22/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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