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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.34 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.34 and 231.51 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.34 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.34 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.34 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 200,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,792.39/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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