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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.21, 867.30 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.21, 867.30 and 145.36 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.21 : 867.30 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.21/867.30 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.21x = 867.30 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.21x = 126,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,070.73/578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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