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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.54, 866.22 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.54, 866.22 and 230.92 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.54 : 866.22 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.54/866.22 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.54x = 866.22 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.54x = 200,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,027.52/577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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