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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 866.84 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 866.84 and 231.48 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 866.84 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/866.84 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 866.84 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 200,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,654.97/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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