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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.15, 867.23 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.15, 867.23 and 145.30 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.15 : 867.23 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.15/867.23 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.15x = 867.23 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.15x = 126,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,008.52/578.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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