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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.48 and 212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.48 and 212.98 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.48 = 212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.48 = 212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.48 × 212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 184,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,756.35/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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