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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 866.30 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 866.30 and 230.81 is: 346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 866.30 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/866.30 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 866.30 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 199,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,945.22/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.15

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