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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 867.17 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 867.17 and 231.22 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 867.17 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/867.17 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 867.17 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 200,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,508.71/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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