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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.24 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.24 and 145.32 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.24 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.24 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.24 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 126,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,027.32/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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