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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 866.31 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 866.31 and 230.79 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 866.31 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/866.31 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 866.31 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 199,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,935.68/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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