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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.12, 867.27 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.12, 867.27 and 231.44 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.12 : 867.27 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.12/867.27 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.12x = 867.27 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.12x = 200,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,716.63/578.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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