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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 866.70 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 866.70 and 231.30 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 866.70 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/866.70 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 866.70 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 200,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,467.71/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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