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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.13, 866.61 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.13, 866.61 and 231.30 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.13 : 866.61 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.13/866.61 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.13x = 866.61 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.13x = 200,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,446.89/578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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