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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 867.32 and 212.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 867.32 and 212.85 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 867.32 = 212.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/867.32 = 212.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 867.32 × 212.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 184,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,608.00/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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