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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.09, 867.11 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.09, 867.11 and 231.33 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.09 : 867.11 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.09/867.11 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.09x = 867.11 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.09x = 200,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,587.40/578.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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