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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.19, 867.22 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.19, 867.22 and 145.31 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.19 : 867.22 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.19/867.22 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.19x = 867.22 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.19x = 126,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,017.54/578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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