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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.05 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.05 and 212.90 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.05 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.05 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.05 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 184,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,590.61/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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